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Marquese Garrett (23) will slide from running back to quarterback for Hinsdale South this season.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Hinsdale South Hornets

December 13, 2018 at 1:26 a.m.

Coach: Mike Barry (eighth season) Last season: 6-5 (4-2 West Suburban Gold), lost to St. Laurence 32-16 in Class 6A second round. First-and-10: Junior Marquese Garrett played running back in...

Ridgewood quarterback James Chalabi (right) has graduated, but running back/linebacker Ronan Kenny (left) returns for the Rebels.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Ridgewood Rebels

December 13, 2018 at 1:22 a.m.

Coach: Don Gelsomino (third season) Last season: 7-4 (4-1 Metro Suburban Red), lost to Morris 62-7 in Class 4A second round. First-and-10: Seeking the team’s fourth consecutive conference title, Ridgewood...

Chris Floryzk (right) has been a mainstay in Guerin's lineup since his freshman season. Now, he's a senior leader at defender.

Pioneer Press boys soccer preview: Metro Suburban Conference

December 13, 2018 at 12:50 a.m.

Must-see: Guerin freshman midfielder Dillon Dossett. Before even playing a game in high school, Dossett has managed to capture Guerin head coach Roberto Cianci’s attention. “He’s basically the point guard...

Elmhurst Cycling Classic to bring ‘energy’ for race fans

December 13, 2018 at 3:51 a.m.

Maintaining balance is nothing new to cyclists Sarah and Jostein Alvestad. That’s the nature of the sport. But in addition to their own careers and raising three children, there’s something...

St. Viator fans cheer on the football team during a game against Lake Forest on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Arlington Heights.

Q&A: Jason Kuffel, St. Viator’s new athletic director

December 13, 2018 at 2:25 a.m.

On June 21, Jason Kuffel was named the new atheltic director at St. Viator, his alma mater. Kuffel most recently served as the school’s director of enrollment for the past...

Loyola won the IHSWLA state championship last year and is hoping to repeat with an IHSA state title this weekend.

Loyola boys, girls sweep supersectional titles, advance to lacrosse state semifinals

December 14, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.

The Lane Supersectional was twice as nice for the Loyola boys and girls lacrosse teams. Both of the Friars’ squads won in convincing fashion Tuesday night at Lane Stadium in...

Hinsdale South pitcher John Colucci is now the Hornets' all-time wins leader with 22 as of Thursday.

Hinsdale South ace John Colucci III wins 22nd varsity game to break Hornets record

December 13, 2018 at 3:54 p.m.

Hinsdale South baseball coach Paul Hoel only needed to see two pitches on May 8 to confirm his suspicion. “I knew I had the right guy on the mound,” Hoel...

Timothy Christian's Ally Heersink reaches first base at about the same time as the throw during the Trojans' game against Parker on Friday at the Lincoln Park South Fields in Chicago.

A year after it had 7 players, Timothy Christian softball team has new life

December 14, 2018 at 6:37 p.m.

The Timothy Christian softball team has played six games this season. But not too long ago, there was a possibility that the Trojans wouldn't play at all. "Last year, we...

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